Category: Planning
-
How to Decide on Target Goals
Do you have a long list of goals? (If not, start here) I would not necessarily narrow down your lengthy list, but choose which are most important to you. These are your target goals. Which of your goals are most important to you? You may want to choose one goal per category (1 school goal,…
-
Goal-Setting for Teens
No one wants to spin their wheels like a hamster going nowhere. So take some time now to save yourself time later! Figure out what your teen values in their life, and set actionable goals together! *By actionable, I mean goals that achievable and can be measured. Vague goals such as “get in shape” or…
-
3 Things to do Before School Starts
3 Things to do Before School Starts to set yourself up for success! Doing these 3 things before school starts will set you up for success!
-
Best Laid Plans Podcast!
It was so fun to record a podcast with Sarah Hart-Unger!! I have listened to Best Laid Plans since the beginning, and her other podcast with co-host Laura Vanderkam, Best of Both Worlds, since 2018! Sarah talks about planning work and life, and also reviews planners on BLP, which is super helpful when buying a…
-
Planning Summer Fun
Here are three things to consider when planning summer fun: Comment and let me know what your teen’s goals are this summer!
-
Single-Tasking
Single-tasking allows you to focus on one chore at a time. This will go much faster than trying to multitask while doing your chores. For example, if you focus on only one type of chore at a time (say, dusting), and dust the entire home at once, you do not waste time switching tools–you and…
-
Planning Styles in Different Seasons of Life
My planning styles change throughout seasons of life, including the Lilly Pulitzer planner, Passion Planner, and Tidbits Planner so far. Lilly Pulitzer Academic Planner I used to stick to academic planners (like the Lilly Pulitzer academic planner) since I’m a teacher, but then I switched to the Passion Planner in 2020 after my daughter was…
-
How to Get a Faster Email Response from your Teachers
How to Email a Teacher or Professor Begin with their name and correct title. For example, Mrs. Taylor, or Professor Davis, or Dr. Wade, Please do not address teachers by their first names, or “bro,” “bruh,” or “girlie pop” (I kid you not these are emails that I have received). State which class and/or section,…
-
The Eisenhower Matrix and Chores
The Eisenhower Matrix can be a visual tool to plan out your chores. To begin, walk around every room in your home with a notebook or clipboard. Write down everything that needs to be cleaned. Go from top to bottom. Sit on the floor and look around. For example, in the office: Dust ceiling fan…
-
Reclaim Your Routine After A Major Event
Major events like school holidays or vacations can derail students’ productivity. Help your teen bounce back quickly by following these tips: Before the event, plan our your first few days back as best you can. Plan light for the first day (maybe focus on certain types of tasks that are easier for you). Also, try…